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Cactus Jack : a novel / by Smith, B. J.(Brad J.),author.;

"Brad Smith's latest is a terrific novel about a thirty-something single woman, the untried colt she inherits, a horse crazy little girl, and their band of misfits and has-beens who stick it to the establishment in the cutthroat world of horse racing. Billie Masterson is a chronic underachiever, drowning herself in alcohol and bad relationships in Ohio. She hasn't been home to the family's broken-down thoroughbred farm in Kentucky since college. Her mother committed suicide when Billie was a teen and she blames her father, Will Masterson. When Will drops dead while working on the farm, Billie returns to rural Kentucky for the funeral, intending only to pay her respects before high-tailing it back to Ohio. However, she's informed by her father's lawyer, the garrulous David Mountain Clay, that she now owns the farm ... and all the debt that goes with it. Determined to sell everything, settle the debts and get out of town, Billie discovers that her father's colt, a horse named Cactus Jack, is the object of obsession for billionaire Reese Ryker, the louche scion of a department store dynasty and now owner of Double R Racing, one of the top thoroughbred stables in the world. Billie is willing to sell everything to Ryker-until she realizes that he's an entitled misogynist and a not-so-subtle racist. Against her better judgment, she decides to keep the farm and the untested horse. To do that she needs to race the animal-and beat Ryker at his own game. Assisted by a team of misfits, including a washed-up trainer with whom she has a bit too much history, the horse-crazy little girl next door, and her father's ex-girlfriend, Billie and Cactus Jack take the track by a storm"--

Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Horse racing; Race horses;

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Horse crazy : the story of a woman and a world in love with an animal / by Nir, Sarah Maslin,1983-author.;

"In the bestselling tradition of works by such authors as Susan Orlean and Mary Roach, a New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist explores why so many people--including herself--are obsessed with horses. It may surprise you to learn that there are over seven million horses in America--even more than when they were the only means of transportation--and nearly two million horse owners. Acclaimed journalist and avid equestrian Sarah Maslin Nir is one of them; she began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn't stopped since. Horse Crazy is a fascinating, funny, and moving love letter to these graceful animals and the people who--like her--are obsessed with them. It is also a coming-of-age story of Nir growing up an outsider within the world's most elite inner circles, and finding her true north in horses. Nir takes us into the lesser-known corners of the riding world and profiles some of its most captivating figures. We meet Monty Roberts, the California trainer whose prowess earned him the nickname "the man who listens to horses"; George and Ann Blair, the African-American husband and wife who run a riding academy for inner city youth on a tiny island in the middle of Manhattan's East River; and Francesca Kelly, a wealthy London socialite whose love for an Indian nobleman shaped her life's mission: to rescue an endangered Indian breed of horse and bring them--illegally--to America. Woven into these compelling character studies, Nir shares her own moving personal narrative. She details her father's harrowing tale of surviving the Holocaust, and describes an enchanted but deeply lonely upbringing in Manhattan, where horses became her family. She found them even in the middle of the city, in a stable disguised in an old townhouse and in Central Park, when she chased down truants as an auxiliary mounted patrol officer. And she speaks candidly of how horses have helped her overcome heartbreak and loss. Infused with heart and wit, and with each chapter named after a horse Nir has loved, Horse Crazy is an unforgettable blend of beautifully written memoir and first-rate reporting"--

Subjects: Biographies.; Nir, Sarah Maslin, 1983-; Horse owners; Horsemen and horsewomen; Human-animal relationships.; Women journalists; Horsemanship;

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The mustang [videorecording] / by Adlon, Gideon,1997-actor.; Britton, Connie,actor.; Redford, Robert,film producer.; Clermont-Tonnerre, Laure de,film director,screenwriter.; Dern, Bruce,actor.; Mitchell, Jason,1987-actor.; Schoenaerts, Matthias,1977-actor.; Stewart, Josh,1977-actor.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),film distributor.;

Connie Britton, Josh Stewart, Matthias Schoenaerts, Gideon Adlon, Bruce Dern, Jason Mitchell.Roman Coleman, a convict in a rural Nevada prison who struggles to escape his past, rediscovers his own humanity in a social rehabilitation program. There he must gentle an especially unbreakable mustang named Marcus. During the program, Roman is helped by a no-nonsense veteran trainer and an outgoing fellow inmate and trick rider. His journey with Marcus inspires a heartfelt connection and challenges him to be a better person.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Prisoners; Mustang; Wild horses; Criminals; Human-animal relationships;

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Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1

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LEGO Jurassic World. [videorecording]. by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;

When Simon Masrani accidentally destroys one of the park's main attractions (he should really learn how to fly that helicopter), he calls upon his trusted employee Claire to save the day. Claire comes up with a perfect solution that will delight Masrani and kids everywhere: the Indominus rex. Disaster strikes after the Indominus eats all the hot dogs, and escapes from his pen. The dinosaur trainer Owen Grady saves the day with an epic battle between him and Indominus rex.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; LEGO toys; Dinosaurs; Amusement parks; Genetic engineering;

For private home use only.

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Apple of my eye [videorecording] / by Landon, Castille,screenwriter,film director.; McIntyre, Liam,1982-actor.; Michalka, Amanda,1991-actor.; Rath, Dori A,film producer.; Restaino, Joseph J,film producer.; Reynolds, Burt,actor.; Smart, Amy,1976-actor.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;

Director of photography, Adrian Peng Correia ; editor, Lindsay d. Mofford ; music, George Kallis.Amy Smart, Burt Reynolds, Aj Michalka, Liam McIntyre, Charlie Barnett, Jack Griffo.Bailey is a talented young teenager who tragically loses her sight in a horse riding accident. Her devoted parents, Caroline and Jason do everything possible to help her adjust, but she's unable to connect to anyone or anything. That is, until she meets Charlie, a Guide Dog Trainer who introduces her to Apple, an affectionate miniature horse, who becomes her new eyes, and new best friend, in this inspiration film for the whole family.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Feature films.; Blindness; Human-animal relationships; Miniature horses; Teenage girls;

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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Dog's best friend : the story of an unbreakable bond / by Garfield, Simon,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Ludo is a dog--Simon Garfield's beloved black Labrador retriever, one of millions of canines who have become integral parts of our lives. But how did the dog become top dog? How did these faithful animals come to assist us not only in hunting, but in bomb disposal and cancer detection--and ultimately become our closest companions? Dog's Best Friend examines how this bond developed over the centuries, and how it has transformed countless lives, both human and canine. Garfield begins with the earliest visual representations--dogs depicted in ancient rock art-and ends at the laboratory that first sequenced the canine genome. Along the way, we meet the legendary Corgis of Buckingham Palace, the dogs of the Soviet space program, the world's first labradoodle, and a border collie that can identify more than a thousand different plush toys. Garfield reveals the secrets of the world's best dog trainers, takes us inside the wild world of dog breeding and dog shows, and unearths the deep psychological roots of the human-dog link. And Ludo pops his snout in from time to time as well. A celebration of this deep interspecies connection, delivered with Simon Garfield's inimitable wit, Dog's Best Friend offers delights and insights for anyone who has ever loved a dog.

Subjects: Dogs; Human-animal relationships;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Pokémon journeys, the series. [videorecording] / by Matsumoto, Rica,1965-voice actor.; Natochenny, Sarah,1987-voice actor.; Ôtani, Ikue,1965-voice actor.; VIZ Media,publisher.; Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.;

Ikue Ôtani, Rica Matsumoto, Sarah Natochenny.Ash and Goh are having a blast researching, battling, and catching Pokémon all over the world! But when Goh's friendship with his partner Scorbunny is put to the test, he discovers what it means to be a Pokémon Trainer. Then, Ash has his first Pokémon World Coronation Series battle against an electrifying opponent, Team Rocket helps out a movie star Ditto with stage fright, and Chloe and Yamper befriend a lost Pidove. And when Pikachu becomes jealous of Ash's new partner Riolu and runs away to Pallet Town, can an exasperated Mimey convince Pikachu to return to Ash?Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.

Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Pokémon (Fictitious characters); Voyages and travels;

For private home use only.

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Pokémon master journeys, the series. [videorecording] / by Chan-Kent, Shannon,1988-voice actor.; Robinson, Zeno,1993-voice actor.; Strong, Tara,1973-voice actor.; VIZ Media,production company.; Warner Home Video (Firm),publisher.;

Tara Strong, Shannon Chan-Kent, Zeno Robinson.It's a big, big world, but you know where to find Ash and Goh battling and catching Pokémon from Kanto to Galar! With Pikachu, Cinderace, and their other Pokémon beside them, our heroes continue to travel all over the world to research Pokémon for Cerise Laboratory. Along the way, Ash climbs higher in the World Coronation Series rankings, and Goh adds more Pokémon to his Pokédex in his quest to catch Mew. Meanwhile, Chloe takes her first steps as a Pokémon Trainer when she meets a mysterious Eevee. New friends, returning rivals, and exciting adventures await as the journey continues!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.

Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Pikachu (Fictitious character); Heroes; Pokémon (Fictitious characters);

For private home use only.

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Sophie [videorecording] / by Bristow, Brittany.; Bristow, Leif.; Durance, Erica.; Prew, Augustus,1987-; Radford, Natalie.; Rhys-Davies, John.; Riefenstein, Thure.; Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm.; Alliance Films.;

Director of photography, David Perrault ; edited by Stephen Lawrence.Brittany Bristow, Erica Durance, Thure Riefenstein, Augustus Prew, John Rhys-Davies, Natalie Radford.A teenage girl abandons her dreams of becoming a world-renowned ballet dancer in favor of rescuing her best friend - a 5 ton elephant named Sheba - from the circus in this charming tale for the entire family. Sophie's (Brittany Bristow) parents own a small family-operated zoo. As a result, as Sophie grew up she developed an unusual rapport with all creatures great and small. But her closest friend was also her biggest; from the first time they met, Sophie and Sheba the elephant were inseparable. When her parents sell Sheba to a traveling circus in order to pay for Sophie's tuition fees at the American Ballet, the young girl joins the show in order to protect her friend from his new, heavy-handed trainer Magnus. Before long, however, Sophie has struck a deal with circus owner Alistair Winston (John Rhys-Davies) that will allow her to earn Sheba back by performing with her. Yet despite Sophie's determination to get Sheba back home to the family zoo, the teen begins having second thoughts about her plan when a reporter points out that the elephant might be happier back in Africa. Later, after striking up a romance with a kindhearted young trapeze artist named Blake, Sophie begins to realize that sometimes doing what is best for the ones we love requires making a substantial personal sacrifice.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.

Subjects: Children's films.; Circus performers; Elephants; Family-owned business enterprise; Feature films.; Human-animal relationships; Video recordings for children.; Zoos;

© c2010., Alliance Films,

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